IPL 2022: Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians is a middle-order force. In such a situation, not playing him can create problems for the team. And when there is the first match of the tournament and every team has come out on the field to start with a win.

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Suryakumar Yadav not playing in the first match

IPL 2022: The reason for Suryakumar Yadav not playing in the first match is his injury. Due to this, they may take some more time to recover. In fact, the Indian batsman was ruled out of the series against Sri Lanka due to an injury hairline fracture in the T20 series against West Indies. Due to this, he is finding it difficult to play even in the first match of IPL 2022.

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Suryakumar Yadav is currently rehabbing

A senior BCCI official told PTI, “Suryakumar Yadav is currently rehabbing at the National Cricket Academy, Bangalore. He is on the verge of recovering from an injury. But it is difficult to say right now that he will play the first match of IPL 2022. It is possible that the medical staff of the board may ask him to stay away from the opening match of the tournament.

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Suryakumar can play the second match on April 2

Mumbai Indians have to play their second match in IPL 2022 against Rajasthan Royals on April 2. Suryakumar is expected to play in the second match. Sources said, “By then Suryakumar will be fully fit and ready to play.” Suryakumar Yadav was one of the four players retained by Mumbai Indians.